How to Deal with the Coming Robot Apocalypse

Once computers can effectively reprogram themselves, and successively improve themselves, leading to a so-called “technological singularity” or “intelligence explosion,” the risks of machines outwitting humans in battles for resources and self-preservation cannot simply be dismissed.

I must say that I was way ahead of the curve on this particular apocalyptic concern when I did these cartoons, back in the nineties:

When reading Marcus’s post, I was heartened to learn:

It’s likely that machines will be smarter than us before the end of the century—not just at chess or trivia questions but at just about everything, from mathematics and engineering to science and medicine. There might be a few jobs left for entertainers, writers, and other creative types.

Yes! Creative types = cartoonists = me!

But what Marcus doesn’t realize is how in the ultimate showdown between the computers and humans, our creativity will be the solution to our salvation, allowing mankind not only to endure but to prevail. Here’s a cartoon case in point:

Cheers!

P.S. I would have included more cartoons in this post but my CarToonBot was on the fritz.

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